CAPTAIN FRANK E. BLAZEY, 028693, Infantry, Company "E", 65th Infantry, 3d
Infantry Division, United States Army. On 25-26 April 1951, near Tokchong,
Korea, as Company "E" was occupying a defensive position on the Elgin Line,
it was attacked by an enemy force of estimated regimental strength. Captain
BLAZEY, company commander, forced to tighten his perimeter in the face of the
heavy pressure exerted by the enemy, fearlessly moved through the intense enemy
fire as he organized a defensive position around the command post. When the
supply of ammunition became critically low, Captain BLAZEY, on three occasions,
personally led a party through the heavy hostile fire to procure more. Through-
out the entire action, his confident manner and vigorous exhortations were a
source of inspiration to the members of his command. Captain BLAZEY'S superb
gallantry and resourceful leadership reflect great credit upon himself and the
military service. Entered the military service from the State of New York.

Source: Record Group 338: General Orders 3^rd Infantry Division, Boxes 129 to 131 -National Archives and Records Administration, College Park, Maryland.

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